Mumburger

"Hail Mum, full of life.

we are with thee.

Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy body."

Tiffany's mum got hit by a Birdseye truck on the M25. There’s family to call and a coffin to order, but first she has to talk to her Dad – and for some reason that's the toughest thing on her to-do list.

Meanwhile, an oozing paper bag on the doorstep holds a dying wish that will either bring a FATHER AND daughter together, or drive them further apart.

In her surreal new play about grief, parenting, and alternative meat, Sarah Kosar (Spaghetti Ocean, Royal Court Live Lunch) asks how far we can be pushed by love and obligation.

MUMBURGER TRANSFERRED TO THE OLD RED LION THEATRE IN JUNE 2017.

MUMBURGER HAD ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE ARCHIVIST'S GALLERY FROM 9 - 24 JULY 2016. THIS PRODUCTION WAS NOMINATED FOR AN OFF WEST END (OFFIE) AWARD FOR BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE (Rosie Wyatt).

MUMBURGER IS PUBLISHED BY METHUEN DRAMA AND IS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE HERE.

OLD RED LION THEATRE PRODUCTION TEAM:

WRITTEN BY SARAH KOSAR

PERFORMED BY ROSIE WYATT AND ANDREW FRAME

DIRECTED BY TOMMO FOWLER

DESIGNED BY CHARLOTTE HENERY

LIGHTING BY ROBBIE BUTLER

SOUND BY ODINN ORN HILMARSSON

FIGHT DIRECTION BY AILIN CONANT

PRODUCED BY HANNAH TOOKEY

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND, UNITY TRUST, CARNE TRUST AND INLAND HOMES.

“What’s most impressive about Kosar is not only her insights into how families handle grief, but the discipline, economy and brightness of her writing.” - ALEKS SIERZ, NEW WRITING FOR THE BRITISH STAGE

“At once humorous and horrific, this spin is a genuine assault on the senses but what's interesting about Kosar's writing is the adventurousness of its spirit.” - IAN FOSTER, OUGHT TO BE CLOWNS

“[Kosar’s] writing is outstanding, touching on a subject that makes most people uneasy.” - LIVE THEATRE UK

“Alexander’s fantastically executed and intimate moment with the tiny slab of his wife’s remains is one the best recent moments on a fringe theatre stage.” - THE PLAY’S THE THING